The Arizona minimum wage for 2026 is $15.15 per hour. Adjusted annually for inflation each January 1. Flagstaff and Tucson set higher local minimum wages.
Employers may take a tip credit of up to $3.00/hour, so the tipped cash wage is $12.15 as long as tips bring workers to the full minimum.
Wage rates for 2026
Basic minimum wage
$15.15 per hour
Tip credit
Yes Allowed
Tipped cash wage
$12.15 per hour
Youth / training wage
Federal youth wage of $4.25/hour may apply to workers under 20 for their first 90 days.
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
Arizona follows the FLSA for overtime.
Related labor laws in Arizona
Paid sick leave
Required. Arizona requires paid sick time under the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act.
Overtime
Overtime is required after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Arizona follows the FLSA for overtime.
Pay frequency & final paycheck
Rules for how often employees must be paid and when a final paycheck is due vary. Confirm the current requirements with the Industrial Commission of Arizona.